Aging in Place Home Modifications in 
Phoenix, MD

Phoenix's housing stock spans a wider range of architectural eras and styles than most communities its size, which means that aging in place modification needs here are genuinely varied. The mid-century ranch that offers the accessibility advantage of single-level living but may have a bathroom that was last updated decades ago and a kitchen that was configured for a household whose needs have since changed significantly. The split-level that was perfect for raising a family across multiple partial levels but that presents daily navigation challenges that are becoming increasingly difficult to manage. The custom colonial on a private lot that distributes daily life across a generous multi-level floor plan in ways that are beginning to require more physical capacity than the household can comfortably provide. Taylor Made has worked across all of these home types in Phoenix for more than thirty years and brings genuine familiarity with each one's specific aging in place modification profile.

What draws Phoenix homeowners to Taylor Made for aging in place modifications is not just our technical expertise but our understanding of what staying in this community means to the people who have built their lives here. The particular quality of privacy that Phoenix properties offer. The connection to the natural landscape that defines daily life in this corner of the county. The community identity that develops slowly and that rewards the investment of staying. These are things that aging in place modifications make it possible to continue experiencing, and they are things that Taylor Made's work has been protecting for Phoenix homeowners since 1990.

Our aging in place modification process begins with a comprehensive assessment of your Phoenix home that considers every room, every potential obstacle, and every modification opportunity within the property. We develop a modification plan that reflects your current needs and your goals for the future, and we execute every modification with a standard of craftsmanship that is appropriate for the homes we work in and the homeowners we serve.

Shower accessibility modifications are among the most impactful single aging in place improvements available to Phoenix homeowners, and Taylor Made has completed hundreds of accessible shower conversions in homes throughout the community over more than three decades of work in northern Baltimore County. Our shower conversion projects include the full removal of existing tub-shower combinations and their replacement with fully accessible curbless shower configurations, the modification of existing stand-alone showers to eliminate curb heights and improve interior dimensions, and the installation of prefabricated accessible shower systems for homeowners whose budgets or timelines favor that approach. Every shower conversion is finished with materials and fixtures that are appropriate for the quality and the character of the surrounding bathroom.

The ability to reach and access stored items safely and without excessive physical strain is one of the most practically important dimensions of aging in place, and it is one that is often underaddressed in standard modification plans. Taylor Made addresses storage accessibility in Phoenix homes through the modification of kitchen cabinet configurations to improve reach and visibility, the addition of pull-out shelving and drawer organizers that bring stored items to the user rather than requiring the user to reach for them, the installation of accessible closet organization systems in bedrooms that eliminate the need to reach high shelves or navigate deep closet spaces, and the modification of bathroom storage to ensure that frequently used items are within comfortable reach from a standing or seated position. Every storage modification is designed to improve daily independence while maintaining the visual quality of the surrounding space.

Electrical and technology modifications are among the most cost-effective and immediately impactful aging in place improvements available to Phoenix homeowners. Taylor Made modifies electrical systems throughout Phoenix homes to add outlets at accessible heights that eliminate the need to bend to floor-level outlets, install rocker-style switches at consistent accessible heights throughout the home, add USB charging outlets in bedrooms and living areas that reduce reliance on extension cords and adapters, and integrate smart home technology that allows lighting, climate, and security systems to be managed through voice commands or accessible control interfaces. Every electrical and technology modification is designed to improve daily independence and convenience while complementing the existing interior design of the home.

Taylor Made Custom Contracting is proud to serve homeowners throughout Phoenix and the surrounding communities across Baltimore County and the Greater Baltimore region. Whether you are in Phoenix or in one of the neighboring communities close by, our team brings the same certified expertise, premium craftsmanship, and genuine personal investment to every aging in place home modification project we take on.

We serve Phoenix, Sparks, Monkton, Cockeysville, Hunt Valley, Hereford, Timonium, Lutherville, Towson, and communities throughout Greater Baltimore.